Newborn, Child, and Mother Survival Act
The Newborn, Child, and Mother Survival Act is a bill introduced March 10, 2009 in the 111th Congress by Betty McCollum (Minnesota-D) and cosponsored by 74 US Representatives as HR. 1410.[1]
Had the bill become law, it would have appropriated funds to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries.[1]
The bill would also:
- Require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce mortality and improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries.
- Invest in proven, cost-effective international child and maternal health programs.
- Create an Interagency Newborn, Child, and Maternal Health Task Force to coordinate U.S. Government activities directed toward achieving child and maternal health goals.
- Require the President to submit an annual report to Congress detailing U.S. efforts to reduce mortality and promote the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries.[2]
The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No further action was taken by the end of the session.[1]
This bill has been endorsed by many humanitarian organizations, such as the US Coalition for Child Survival, the ONE Campaign, and The Borgen Project.[3][4]
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